What: The Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is a common written test for the admission processes of postgraduate institutes of Symbiosis International University.

It is a mandatory written test for admission into any postgraduate programme offered by postgraduate institutes of Symbiosis International University [SIU]. SNAP Score will remain valid for admission to all Post Graduate Programmes of Symbiosis International University by different Institutes for the academic year 2009-2010.

Institutes using SNAP score for PG Admissions

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune
• Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR)
• Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC)
• Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)
• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)
• Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)
• Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM)
• Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)
• Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics (SIG)
• Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM)
• Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Bangalore

How to register?
Register for SNAP Test at www.snaptest.org . This will generate your SNAP ID. For different modes of payment different 'Payment Advice' formats are created. Choose a payment mode and print a 'Payment Advice' form online.

Payment of SNAP fee can be made in either of the following mode.
~ Cash

• You may pay cash only at an Axis Bank branch. Print 'Axis Bank Challan' which is in three parts. Pay Rs 1000/- in cash at any Axis Bank branch in your city. Refer to the list of branches on the website. The bank will return two stamped parts of the 'Axis Bank Challan' to you. The 'Student copy' is your receipt.
• Candidates should send the cash deposit challan [Symbiosis Copy]
  Symbiosis International University
  Symbiosis Test Secretariat
  Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Near Lupin Research Park,
  Via Sus Road, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune 411042
  Phone: 020-39116226 / 27
  Telefax: 020-39116228

Please note that SNAP will not be held responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services.

~ Demand Draft

• Get a demand draft for Rs 1000/- from any Nationalized Bank in favour of "Symbiosis Test Secretariat" payable at Pune.
• Candidates desiring to pay the fees by Demand Draft should send the demand draft and payment advice form to:
  Symbiosis International University
  Symbiosis Test Secretariat
  Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Near Lupin Research Park,
  Via Sus Road, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune 411042
  Phone: 020-39116226 / 27
  Telefax: 020-39116228

Please note that SNAP will not be held responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of Courier Postal services.

~ Online Payment Through Credit Card

• You may pay directly through either Master or Visa card online. Follow the instructions on the website.

Test Cities
Agra [Images], Ahmedabad [Images], Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi [Images], Faridabad, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur [Images], Jamshedpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Patna, Pune, Surat [Images], Vashi, Visakhapatanam

Important dates
~ Last Date for Registration: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
~ Payment Closes on: Saturday, November 29, 2008
~ SNAP Test 2008: Sunday, December 21, 2008 2 pm to 4 pm.
~ Announcement of Result: Saturday, January 10, 2009

Contact
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (Post Graduate),
Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Near Lupin Research Park,
Lavale Village,
Mulshi Tehsil,
Pune-411042
Telephone: (020) 39116100
Website: www.simc.edu  

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